Monday, Feb. 9, 2015

Today in the News Media

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.

It’s not as if anyone plans on having the worst job, but somebody’s gotta do it. Oregon State professor John Selker is featured in this month’s Popular Science magazine for having one of the worst (and most dangerous) jobs in the business. But Selker, a hydrological engineer who’s studying the way water moves in the Dead Sea, doesn’t see it that way.

One thing Oregon’s law doesn’t deal with is the idea that the patient must have a condition that causes “enduring suffering that is intolerable.” That phrase is included in the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling. That causes trouble for Oregon State University Religion and Culture professor Courtney Campbell. “In Oregon and Washington, the point has just been to say that patients have a right of self-determination. So long as they hit this objective threshold of expectancy of six months or less to live, then they qualify for the treatment.”

Professor Neil Shay, a biochemist and molecular biologist in Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, exposed human liver and fat cells grown in the lab to extracts of four natural chemicals found in Muscadine grapes, a dark-red variety native to the southeastern United States. (see also Daily Science Journal, CBS NY, Huffington Post UK)

The Matthew Kaiser you see today – working on research at Oregon State University about vitamin C and cancer, eyeing a career as a pediatric oncologist, preparing to deliver a talk at OSU on how medical breakthroughs will shake our world – doesn’t bear much resemblance to the Matthew Kaiser who started college just a few years ago.

Although the latest measles outbreak is limited in nature, it remains a concern due to pockets of unvaccinated children, according to David T. Bearden, PharmD, Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Oregon State University. Dr. Bearden specializes in adult infectious diseases and has researched pharmacist involvement in vaccine-preventable illness. – See more at: http://www.pharmacytimes.com/news/Holes-in-the-Herd-Linked-to-Measles-Spread#sthash.rO9rkXKZ.dpuf

In 2007, the owners of Whiskey Creek oyster hatchery on the Oregon coast lost almost all of their larvae — and had no idea why. The only clue was that the larval die-offs often occurred during intense upwelling events, when deep, acidic waters replace surface waters blown offshore. The next year, the hatchery owners turned to Burke Hales, a biogeochemist at Oregon State University in Corvallis, who dove into the ocean’s complex carbon chemistry.

“They made those recommendations to be on the safe side, though they did not have the evidence,” said David Lee, an Oregon State University assistant professor of pharmacy, who has studied the pros and cons of blood pressure medications.

Jon Lewis, Oregon State University film professor, will review “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War” by Mark Harris at noon Wednesday as part of the Random Review program at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave.

According to information provided by his family, Burns made history in 1995 as the first non-farmer inducted into the Oregon State University Agricultural Hall of Fame for his work on improving economic conditions for farms in the area.

The whole process could be accomplished in about 20 minutes and at the end the participants got a free Oregon State University men’s basketball ticket — and knowledge that could save the life of a loved one who collapses with a heart issue.

To help him do that, he has invited Oregon State University researchers to the 600 acres between Dufur and Maupin he manages, just east of Mount Hood, where the hills are a checkerboard of golden wheat fields and green patches of cherry trees.

“This is one of those issues that doesn’t get a lot of public conversation because it is a private thing,” said Tim Deboodt, Oregon State University Extension Service agent in Crook County. “But, out in the woods, so to speak, it is a conversation.”

There are still more than two months until April 15, when you can, on average, count on saying goodbye to frost, according to Al Shay, a horticulture professor at Oregon State University.

Today

ASC Valentine’s Flower Sale: Is there someone special you would like to recognize? Stop by the Academic Success Center at Waldo Hall on Feb. 9-13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to purchase flowers to let someone know that you appreciate them. For questions, contact whitney.colby@oregonstate.edu

NEW! ASBC 50/50 Raffle: Mondays during the month of February from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., come and purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5. Stop by 08 Hovland Hall or Cordley 2042 to buy your tickets today! Half the proceeds go to OSU Food Drive and the other half could be yours! For questions, contact stefanie.maerki@oregonstate.edu

UHC Pasta-thon: The University Honors College invites you to donate 50% of food sales to the Linn Benton Food Share at Pastini’s from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 and 10. Mention the UHC or LBFS with your order. For questions, contact brownw@onid.orst.edu

Library workshops: You have one last chance for Winter term to learn to capture, manage and cite your research sources with Zotero (Feb. 9) or EndNote (Feb. 12). And it is never too late to think about your research data or developing your data management plan? Learn to manage it effectively and efficiently with Intro to Data Management (Feb. 10). Registration is encouraged but not required: http://bit.ly/graduate-workshops. Questions? Contact Hannah.Rempel@oregonstate.edu

“History Beyond the Classroom:”The History Students’ Association is sponsoring a career fair! There will be representatives from various occupations including education, archives, library sciences, journalism, law, and politics. Additionally there will be opportunities for networking with graduate and law admission programs and career services. More details here. Monday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m., Memorial Union, Journey Room.

“Against Amnesia: Can North African Writers and Filmmakers Unmask History?” Nabil Boudraa, Center for the Humanities Research Fellow and faculty in the School of Language, Culture, and Society, will discuss the ways North African francophone creatives attempt to recover cultural histories falsified and forgotten during successive waves of colonization. Monday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m., in the Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Avenue.

Soul Pancake: Shabnam Mogharabi, CEO of Soul Pancake, will speak at OSU as part of Spiritual Wellness Week at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9 in the MU Ballroom.

NEW! Harvest of the Month: University Housing & Dining Services’ Harvest of the Month will be featuring pears and hazelnuts this Wednesday, Feb. 11. Come enjoy samples from our tasting table hosted by UHDS chefs while learning more about OSU’s breeding program from representatives of the crop soil science/ horticulture department. The main event will be hosted at Southside Station at Arnold from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. McNary Dining, Marketplace West and Southside Station at Arnold will all be featuring menu specials that highlight pears and Hazelnuts.

NEW! Book review: Jon Lewis, OSU film professor, will review Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris at noon, Feb. 11, at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Lewis has been a professor in the School of Writing, Literature, and Film at OSU since 1983. He is the author of eight books, most recently Essential Cinema: An Introduction to film Analysis. Lewis has just received the high honor of being named a 2015 OSU Distinguished Professor.

NEW! Repair Fair: OSU Campus Recycling will feature musical Instruments as a new category of items to fix at its upcoming February Repair Fair. Held twice per term, the Repair Fairs allow students, staff, and the community to learn how to fix their stuff while receiving free repairs for broken or damaged items. The February event will be held on Feb. 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the OSU Recycling Warehouse, 644 S.W. 13th.

INTO International Student Panel: The event is held as part of Spiritual Wellness Week. It takes place from 4 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the ILCC Auditorium 155.

Faculty Sessions with President Ray: In an ongoing effort to improve communication lines between the faculty and administration, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee is sponsoring two winter term small group conversations with President Ray and faculty (academic, research and professional). Each conversation will be facilitated by a Faculty Senate Executive Committee member and will consist of up to 12 faculty. The Winter 2015 sessions are Feb. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m., and March 5 from 10-11:30 a.m. To attend, provide vickie.nunnemaker@oregonstate.edu with your name, email address, work unit, phone number, and session date. Session requests will be honored on a first come, first serve basis.

Lectures and Webinars

NEW! Supervisor training: Registration is open for the Feb. 10 and 11, “Core Curriculum for OSU Supervisors and Managers” course. If you are a new or experienced supervisor and have not taken this course, it will make your work easier with collective bargaining information, policies, procedures and helpful resources. Register at http://oregonstate.edu/training/course_list.php?cat_id=3.

NEW! TAC Webinar: Get to know Canvas. Learn about course layout and tools in Canvas and how to add documents, links and media. We will also have an overview of assignments, quizzes and the grade book. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 3-3:50 pm. Register here: http://bit.ly/1IsCJtV Questions? Contact Lynn Greenough.

NEW! Literature and Art of the WWI Era. Join us for a panel discussion on Literature and Art of the WWI Era, presented by the Citizenship and Crisis Initiative and the American Conversations lecture series. Panelists include Anita Helle, Neil Davison and Elizabeth Sheehan from OSU’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film. Ray Malewitz, also from the School of Writing, Literature, and Film, will moderate the discussion. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. at the Valley Library Special Collections and Archives Research Center.

NEW! Deep-sea Hot Springs Lecture: Join Anna-Louise Reysenbach, professor of biology at Portland State University, for a lecture on deep-sea hot springs and their implications for life on Earth and beyond. She will speak on Tuesday, February 17, 4-5 p.m. in Kearney Hall, room 112. Free and open to the public. Info: http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/features/deepsea/

NEW! Speed Mock Interviews: Sign up on Beaver Careers for a one-of-a–kind opportunity to practice interviewing with Employers and Career Specialists and receive valuable feedback to prepare you for the real thing! Bring resume. This event will take place on Feb. 17, from 2 – 4 p.m., in the Memorial Union Multi-Purpose Room. Sponsored by the OSU Career Development Center.

Playwright talk: Cherrie Moraga, Artists in Resident at Stanford University as well as a playwright, poet, essayist and professor, will give a public talk Feb. 10, 6-8 p.m., in the Construction & Engineering Hall at The LaSells Stewart Center.

“End of Life Choices: Deepening the Conversation:” A community conversation and open discussion about end of life care choices, including but not limited to death with dignity. The conversation will address barriers, controversies, public and institutional policies, regarding these choices. Panelists will include Prof. Courtney Campbell, Dr. Shawn Foley, Byron Chell, JD, and Dr. Steve Neville. More details here. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Benton County Public Library, Community Room.

Lab Hazard Awareness Training is being offered to OSU employees on Thursday, Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m. , in the Oak Creek Building room 201. This safety training is required for all OSU employees who are not lab employees but may need to enter a lab in the course of their work. Examples would be trade workers, IT workers, or administrative personnel. The course assists personnel to become familiar with lab hazards, lab warning signs and labels, and general and specific protective measures. Refresher training is required every three years. Pre-registration is encouraged: submit name and OSU ID# to radiationsafety@oregonstate.edu.

Food Drive Events

NEW!- Folding for Food: Why just give money to the OSU Food Drive when you could fold it into tiny clothes! CPHHS is filling a clothes line with dollar bill origami “clothes” for the food drive during the month of February. Check the internet for examples and instructions, and then come hang your folded bills on the line in Milam room 101 from 8 a.m.-noon or from 1 – 5 p.m. For questions, contact susan.carozza@oregonstate.edu

NEW! UHC Wing-a-thon: The University Honors College invites you to donate 15% of your total order to the Linn-Benton Food Share at Buffalo Wild Wings between 11 am-closing on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Bring in a fundraising ticket in order for 15% of your total order to go the LBFS. For questions, contact brownw@onid.orst.edu

NEW! WSE Soup Lunch: Come enjoy some soup from noon-1 p.m. in Richardson Hall, 2nd floor Knuckle on Wednesday, Feb. 11! Prices are $3.00 per bowl, or $5.00 all you can eat soup and bread. Desserts sold separately. For questions, contact michelle.maller@oregonstate.edu

NEW! Research Quilt Raffle: Beautiful queen size quilt made by local quilter, Robin Baker. The quilt is on display in the Research Office located at A312 Kerr Admin. Bldg. Tickets are 1/$1.00 or 6/$5.00. Drawing held on Feb. 27. For questions, contact mimi.poitras@oregonstate.edu

NEW! Vet Med Bake Sale: The College of Vet Med will be hosting a bake sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 13 in the Atrium of Magruder Hall. Stop by and buy some sweets for your sweetie! There will be cookies, cupcakes, brownies and more. Gluten free options available. For questions, contact katie.larsen@oregonstate.edu

NROTC Soup Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosted by the NROTC Unit at OSU in the Naval Armory. There will be a variety of soups, drinks, and desserts. Prices range for each item- a bowl of soup will be $3.50 per bowl. For questions, contact leijad@onid.oregonstate.edu

Change for Candy!: Pockets weighing you down? Got a sweet tooth that needs its fix? Well we have a solution for both of those! Drop off any spare change during the month of February and grab some candy from the Arts & Sciences Business Center. Full size bars available for $1 in Cordley 2042. For questions, contact stefanie.maerki@oregonstate.edu

ASC Candy Guess Jar: Love candy? Good with numbers? Swing by the Academic Success Center in Waldo Hall during the month of February from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to “guesstimate” the amount of candy on display. Guess correctly and you win the whole jar! Suggested donations to guess are $1 ($1 = 4 pounds of food!), but we will gladly accept any amount. For questions, contact whitney.colby@oregonstate.edu

UHC Smoothie-thon: During the Month of February, the University Honors College Student Association will be selling smoothie cards ($10) that contain one free small smoothie, and eight $3 medium smoothies to Jamba Juice. 50% of the proceeds go to the Linn-Benton Food Share. Purchase in Weniger 239 or contact brownw@onid.orst.edu

UHC Pizza-thon: The University Honors College will be selling coupon sheets ($15) that contain a free small pizza, a free pizza with the purchase of a large pizza and more at Papas Pizza from Feb. 2-16. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Linn-Benton Food Share. Purchase in Weniger 239 or contact brownw@onid.orst.edu

News for Employees

NEW! Deadline Extended: Research Equipment Reserve Fund (RERF) Spring 2015: The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the RERF Spring 2015 solicitation. The intent of the RERF program is to enable faculty to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. Spring 2015 solicitation: preference to replacing obsolete or heavily worn equipment. Note: the program guidelines and application have been revised: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/research-equipment-reserve-fund. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Mar. 30.

NEW!Campus MATLAB Site License: The University has purchased a campus site license for Mathwork¹s MATLAB software, including MATLAB, Simulink, and a number of other software packages as well as more than 50 toolboxes. The software is now available at no cost to faculty, staff and students for use in instruction and non-commercial research, and it can be installed on university-owned or personal computers. For more details and to learn how to obtain the software, go to http://is.oregonstate.edu/accounts-support/software/software-list/matlab

Moms and Family Weekend: Moms and Family Weekend may be four months away, but it is never too early to start planning! Please contact Curtis Orona or Josh Cohrs with events you wish to include in the program for the weekend or if you wish to work with MUPC to create an event. Moms and Family Weekend is May 1-3, 2015.

Education Program Assistant 1– Extension Family and Community Health, invites applications for a part-time, (.95 FTE), Limited Duration, Education Program Assistant 1 position located in Portland, OR . Posting # 0013803. Closes Feb. 10.

Education Program Assistant 1– Extension Family and Community Health, invites applications for a part-time, (.65 FTE), Limited Duration, Education Program Assistant 1 position located in Salem, OR . Posting # 0013805. Closes Feb. 11.

Administrative Program Specialist – College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, Administrative Program Specialist. Posting #0013851. Closes March 2.

Education Program Assistant 1– Extension Family and Community Health, invites applications for a part-time, (.46 FTE), Education Program Assistant 1 position located in Corvallis, OR . Posting # 0013801. Closes Feb. 18.

Vice President for Research – The Office of the Provost/Executive Vice President invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Vice President for Research. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are confidential and should be directed to Sharon Tanabe or Emy Peña at Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates – (562) 360-1612; stsearch@storbeckpimentel.com (Code: OSU VPR). Closes Feb. 20.

The Division of University Outreach and Engagement at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, fixed term professional faculty, Regional Administrator position. A tenured professorial appointment may be considered with this position. The region assigned will be Coastal Oregon which will cover Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Tillamook, Coos and Curry counties. Posting #0013578. Closes Feb. 27.

Assistant Professor (practice)– Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice, full-time, (fixed-term, 1.0 FTE), position located in Baker City. Posting # 0013404. Closes Feb. 28.

(CAS) invites applications for a full time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position: 70% Extension, 25% Research and 5% Service. This position is located at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) in Hermiston OR. Posting #0013741. Closes March 15.

The Oregon State University Foundation, located in Corvallis, Oregon has a job opening for the position of Gift Accounting Specialist. This position is responsible for performing all functions related to gift processing, including data entry, banking, and receipting. To be considered for this job opportunity, please send cover letter, resume and the Foundation’s application electronically to Fran Judy, Senior Human Resources Coordinator.

The Oregon State University Foundation (OSUF) is seeking a successful computing professional to assist the Foundation in building a best-in-class technology program that ensures top-line customer service. Assistant Director, Information Technology Services (ITS) To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume and the Foundation’s application to Patricia Kenney, Senior Director, Human Resources.

The Oregon State University Foundation has a job opening for the position of Office Administrator and Executive Assistant in the Portland Center, located in downtown Portland, Oregon. Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for the Portland Center, this position will ensure efficient office operations, provide executive support to the AVP, and provide direct assistance in fundraising and engagement activities. Submit your cover letter, resume and the Foundation’s application to Patricia Kenney, Senior Director, Human Resources.

Weather

Corvallis: A few more days of walking in the rain are ahead. Showers today, high of 53, low of 45. Chance of showers tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Showers today with a chance of rain and snow showers tonight and sunshine tomorrow. High of 48, low of 32.

Newport: Showers today, high of 55, low of 48. Chance of showers tomorrow.